Gurman: HomePod mini 2 Expected in Stores on October 30
The second-generation HomePod mini should ship alongside a new Apple TV 4K, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports the second-generation HomePod mini is expected to arrive in stores on October 30, 2026, alongside a new Apple TV 4K.
The HomePod mini 2 is expected to carry the S10 chip, an upgrade from the S5 chip in the current model.
It is also expected to include the N1 networking chip, serving as a Thread and Matter radio, with Wi-Fi 7 support.
In June, the HomePod mini's price rose from $99 to $129 as part of a broader wave of memory-related price increases at Apple.
Gurman also expects the HomeView to slip into mid-November.
Quick answers
When is the HomePod mini 2 expected to be released?
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports it should arrive in stores on October 30, 2026, alongside the new Apple TV 4K.
What chip will the HomePod mini 2 use?
It is expected to use the S10 chip, up from the current S5 chip, plus the N1 networking chip with Wi-Fi 7 support.